How do you define and find friedrich nietzsche Philosophy, and which of his books is the best?

Question

I'm planning to read onew of his books, Gaya Science i guess?
But a friend told me that his philosophy is very sarcastic, critic and depressing, is that true?

Answer 1

Yes, start with Gay Science.
Most would characterize his style as cynical, but that's not a fair assessment.

What FWN is really negative about is the unthinking acceptance to and obedience of the Socratic ascetic methodology and all that it has permeated within our modern way of life. He's right, in the sense of how laughable it is particularly within our unquestioned acceptance of "Christian ethics" for example.
You have to read FWN as though nothing has happenned since Socrates guzzled his hemlock. Then you can see the optimism in his writing.

PS: Luckily Socrates did hemlock before he could do anymore damage!

Answer 2

Nietzsche principally writes from an existentialist perspective. Existentialism is a philosophical movement that claims that individual human beings have full responsibility for creating the meanings of their own lives.

It's the "no excuses" philosophy. We make our own lives, there's no room for placing blame on others (including any God).

Many find this point of view confronting. For me though it's just realism.

You should approach such works with an open mind. No-one is asking you to agree with a certain school of thought, but it's great for you to learn how to question things :)

My favourite of Nietzsche's books is "Thus Spoke Zarathustra". Like all philosophical works though, it's not easy reading.

Answer 3

short answer, yes.
IF you aren't into realistic and some would say pessimistic writting then you might not enjoy him. lol.